A Map of Her Own by Dede Montgomery -- BOOK BEGINNINGS

BOOK BEGINNINGS ON FRIDAYS

A Map of Her Own by Dede Montgomery

Thank you for joining me for Book Beginnings on Fridays. Please share the opening sentence (or so) of the book you are reading this week. You can also share from a book that caught your fancy, even if you are not reading it right now.

MY BOOK BEGINNING

 When she looked out to sea, Celia felt the past and future collide in a shock that excited and frightened her.

-- from A Map of Her Own by Dede Montgomery.

Mongomery's new novel is a braided story of two women in the Pacific Northwest. Celia's story takes place inAstoria, Oregon in 2024; Emma's in Camas, Washington in 1912. Both are stories of women finding their own identities despite despite others' expectations. 

See the Publisher's Description below for more details. If you like historical fiction about strong women, this one is for you! 

YOUR BOOK BEGINNINGS

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THE FRIDAY 56

The Friday 56 is a natural tie-in with Book Beginnings. The idea is to share a two-sentence teaser from page 56 of your featured book. If you are reading an ebook or audiobook, find your teaser from the 56% mark.

Freda at Freda's Voice started and hosted The Friday 56 for a long, long time. She is taking a break and Anne at My Head is Full of Books has taken on hosting duties in her absence. Please visit Anne's blog and link to your Friday 56 post.

MY FRIDAY 56

-- from A Map of Her Own:

The rescue diver was in the wheelhouse. it felt like hours, although perhaps only minutes, when the rescue basket with Ed, wrapped in his blanket, floated its way to the copter.

FROM THE PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION

It's 2024 in Astoria, Oregon. Celia's return to another crabbing season is over before it begins when the boat captain suffers a heart attack, hastening her decision that this would have been her final season anyway. Now all she has to do is figure out what to do next. Simple. Right.

It's 1912 In Camas, Washington. Emma is proud of her job making paper bags at the Columbia River Paper Company, but resents her family's expectations for her to also take care of her younger siblings and help with the household chores after her shift is over.

Celia and Emma are both searching for their true selves in a world where women either give in to society's and family's expectations or have the courage to create their own destiny. 

A Map of Her Own navigates the lives of two women separated by generations and brought together by their strong connection to the Columbia River.